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Bridal Shop
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The Dressing Room
Theresa DiBernardo
17 South Second Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-233-8240
www.dresswilmington.com
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The Dressing Room carries sample and
consignment wedding gowns.
Most are available for rental or
purchase. Also has a large
collection of formal dresses for
sale. |
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Cakes, Candies, Favors
and Other Goodies
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We bake breads, cakes, pies and
cookies daily. Also, we
make custom wedding and special
occasion cakes. |
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Providing event cakes, event favors,
and confectionary candies for all
events. |
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Coastal Cupcakes makes cupcakes
fresh daily at their downtown store.
Your wedding cupcakes will be made
the day of your wedding and taste as
good as they look. |
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Custom design wedding cakes,
birthday cake, cheesecakes,
party platters. |
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Homemade chocolate favors and
can assist in making a chocolate
bar for any special event. |
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A high-quality cake service
providing edible wedding
creations for every taste and
style. |
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Caterers
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Full service food & beverage,
all ABC permits, 22 years
experience in the Wilmington /
Wrightsville Beach area. |
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We are a full service catering
business. We give you the
most for your money - good food,
good service, (no nonsense)
intelligent answers. |
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Full service, off premise
catering company best known for
being chosen by Food Network for
their "Wedding of the Year"
catering in 2004. |
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Chef James Bain has grown up and
cooked in the Cape Fear his
whole life. He brings the
best local ingredients and
outstanding service to your
event. From classic
regional dishes to international
flavors, Cape Fear Chef Catering
can do it all. |
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We are a full service catering
company with over 15 years
experience in Wilmington NC.
We cater any event up to 1000
people. We specialize in
custom menus using only the
freshest ingredients as well as
event planning and management of
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Daily Bread Catering
Rebecca Merkle
910-264-4258
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We provide Panini's on fresh
baked bread, made from scratch
soups, a variety of homemade
salads, gourmet pizzas with our
own unique dough and sauce, and
homemade gelato (Italy's version
of ice cream). We take
pride in our family owned
business and make everything
from scratch with our own
recipes. |
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We are a caterer in town.
We specialize in custom menus
for brides - locally grown
products. |
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Our philosophy about food is
simple: Nature knows best. We
use the freshest vegetables,
sweetest berries, & tastiest
ingredients when creating
simple, honest food. Event
packages that include both
catering & photography are
available. |
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We are a full service, off
premise catering company
recognized as "Best Caterer
Service" four years in a row by
Encore readers. We
specialize in custom menus and
offer a wide range of food and
beverage choices for your
special event. |
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A Southern Thyme Catering
Lottie Arnold
4540 Fountain Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-794-8787
www.asouthernthyme.com
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Thyme Savor is a full service
catering company and event
coordinator for your special
event. We can service 25 -
500 people for weddings,
birthdays, graduations,
corporate functions or whatever
your needs are. We love
what we do and it shows.
We will keep your guests talking
about your event for a long
time! Give us a call! |
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Disk Jockey
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In business to help you host an
event that your guests will always
remember fondly. You set the
tone, and let us do the rest.
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Servicing Wilmington and most of NC
for over fourteen years, we have
built a solid reputation of
professionalism and pure
entertainment. We are very
flexible for all of our clients and
we look forward to bringing our
expertise to your event. |
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Forever DJ Productions offer
professional services in DJ/MC,
lighting rentals and videography. |
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DJ and emcee for over ten years.
Affordable and quality entertainment
for your special day! |
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Been a DJ for 24 years, have all
types of music. Also have
karaoke available upon request. |
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Our main objective is to create a
memorable tune that lingers long
after the party has passed.
Every event is custom made with your
input. You speak directly with
the owner of the business, and you
will always receive friendly
professional service.
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Superfrog Productions
David & Katrina Overby
PO Box 131
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597
803-390-8019
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More than 40 years combined
experience, we employ over 12
disc jockeys (some with Karaoke
capability). Something for
everyone - very versatile - very
professional - very affordable. |
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Event
Planning & Design - Weddings and Parties
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Wedding Coordinator - Wedding
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Garry Fischer is an award
winning event design group
specializing in corporate and
social event production.
They are the Cape Fear coasts
only event company that has
their own in house floral team.
Garry is a 28 year veteran of
the event industry. Well
versed and well connected to the
best vendors in the country.
His energy and vision are
contagious.
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We create beautiful and creative
ideas for your event. We
are a customer minded group who
will work hard to ensure your
event is memorable to the eye as
to the mind. |
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We specialize in decor and
design. Literally working
with you, to get the look you
want. Also specialize in
Beach weddings, giving you the
opportunity to step onto the
beach, not into the sand. |
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A Shindig - Southern Event
Planning
Jessica Gibbs & Hannah
Manson
910-233-5163, 910-352-0984
www.ashindigevents.com
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Finding new and innovative ways
to express the vision of the
client is the reason we took a
leap of faith and launched
Social Butterfly Events.
Our potential customers would be
anyone who has found a reason to
celebrate a professional
accomplishment, a rite of
passage, or life changing event
such as marriage. We pride
ourselves on being professional,
committed and enthusiastic
towards every event. We
never decline a challenge and
are always looking for the next
design idea to reveal to our
clients.
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The Three Divas
Deborah Place, Rebekah
Hinkle, Jennifer Mattis
910-399-6286, 910-599-1290
www.thrthreedivas.com
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A full service planner also
offering floral and graphic
design. |
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Fitness
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Trainer2U
Maleia Tumolo
910-297-7244
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Florist
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Downtown Wilmington's unique
florist - we are just around the
corner and guarantee you'll love
our designs! |
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We pride ourselves on providing
quality flowers that are custom
designed and express your
personality. |
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Full service florist and event
planning available.
Serving Wilmington as Verzaal's
Florist & Events for over 80
years. We're an old
Wilmington florist with new
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Fiore Fine Flowers
Erica Carrell
3502-D Wrightsville Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-791-6770
www.fioreflorist.com
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Fiore Fine Flowers serves the
Wilmington area with flowers and
distinctive designs for every
occasion. We custom design
each floral arrangement with
simple and elegant style.
We create one-of-a-kind pieces
for weddings, special events,
holidays and sympathy... making
every occasion distinctive. |
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MarAnna Designs is a design
decor company that is focused on
creating the perfect look for
your event through fabulous
florals, unique rentals, and
detailed planning. Let us
create an event that will be
remembered forever! |
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Envision our hand-crafted
arrangements made from the
finest, freshest flowers in the
industry surrounding you and
your loved ones, brightening the
room and setting the stage for
the most important day of your
life. |
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Tomasits Designs
Jim Tomasits, AIFD, CFD
2001 Princess Place Drive
Wilmington, NC28405
412-953-4980
www.tomasits.com
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Whether to welcome guests or
grace each table in a banquet
setting, Tomasits Designs
provides custom arrangements for
all occasions. Custom
design is more than a
specialty... it's our standard
practice! |
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Unique Floral Design
910-763-5113
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Invitations &
Announcements
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Scout Kelly's Fine Paper Goods
Virginia Kelly
104A Egret Landing Court
Surf City, NC 28445
910-214-2063
www.scoutkellys.com
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Providing affordable and stylish
wedding stationery for all events
and occasions. |
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I am a graphic designer who
specializes in monogram and
invitation design. I would
love to have the chance to help you
create a one of a kind look and feel
for your special day. |
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Lighting
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High Performance Lighting & Power
Steve Peterson
910-686-2063, 910-264-8313
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Lodging and B&B's
(1 - 3 block area to Saint Thomas)
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Clarendon Inn
Michael Pryor
117 S. 2nd Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-343-1990
www.clarendoninn.com
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The Clarendon Inn is ideally located
in the heart of historic downtown
Wilmington, just steps away from
unique shops and fine restaurants.
The Inn was recently transformed
into an elegant, full service hotel,
featuring 11 rooms, a business
center with meeting space, a
computer and printer, a large
parking area and 3 patio areas
surround the property. |
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Men's Formal
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Musicians
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The 360 Degrees have been
performing as a six (6) piece
band in and around the
Wilmington area for over 19
years, specializing in weddings
and private parties. Our
focus is on providing our
clients with the tools needed to
make their event one that will
be an everlasting memory for
their guest. |
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Connie Duke Collier
910-264-0213
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Piano and organ entertainment
for all social functions.
B.S. Degree in Music Education. |
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Chris Johns has 15 years of
experience in providing music
for special events of all types,
including weddings, receptions,
cocktail hours, memorials,
funerals, and private parties.
Having performed for
approximately 500 weddings,
Johns is well equipped to handle
almost every situation or
request.
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Duke Ladd is a pianist /
keyboard player who performs
music for weddings and parties
whether classical, sacred or pop
music. Playing in the
Wilmington area for 25 years,
his music is known for
excellence and range of styles.
He is also the leader of the
Duke Ladd Band which plays jazz,
beach music and popular music.
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Blues based alt-country band. |
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I play for wedding ceremonies
and receptions. My
repertoire includes classical,
contemporary and Celtic/Irish
pieces. I have been
playing harp for 20 years, 4
years professionally and in the
Wilmington area. |
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Janet Porterfield,
Flutist
213 River Drive
Southport, NC 28461
910-457-6813
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Classical selections performed
by flute solo, flute and violin
duo, or flute, violin and cello
trio. |
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Jerry Powell Music
152 Stokley Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-619-9505
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Musician/entertainer on acoustic
guitar and vocals. My style
includes both originals and
covers. I am influenced by such
artists as Clapton, Beatles,
John Mayer, Petty, and Neil
Young as well as many early
blues artists and the great
Motown singers. My song list is
extremely diverse. I offer
a quality product at a very
reasonable volume level for a
very reasonable price. Your
satisfaction is my pleasure!
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Superfrog Productions
David & Katrina Overby
PO Box 131
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597
803-390-8019
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Superfrog Productions provides
professional seasoned musicians
for those special events...
bands, duo's, classical
harpists, classical guitarists,
vocalists, etc. Something
to fit every budget. |
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Music adds an intimate, warm and
memorable touch that adds
greatly to any party! As a
professional violinist, Maura's
elegant style, talent and
versatility will add an air of
elegance to any important event
in your life. |
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I am a Great Highland Bagpiper
located in Wilmington, NC.
I have been playing for
weddings, funerals and other
events for over 10 years and
look forward to playing for your
special day. If you are
looking for a top caliber
performer then please feel free
to contact me.
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The Wilmington Big Band is a
17-piece orchestra dedicated to
the preservation of the American
original art of big band music.
Reminiscent of Wrightsville
Beach's own Lumina Ballroom
where true showmen like Glenn
Miller and Tommy Dorsey
entertained audiences, the band
combines a mixture of timeless
standards and hip pop tunes that
will keep you swinging all night
long.
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Danijela Zezelj-Gualdi,
Violinist
5009 McClelland Drive, #301
Wilmington, NC 28405
706-254-6470
www.dzgviolin.com
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Danijela Zezelj-Gualdi has more
than twelve years of experience
in music wedding industry both
as a professional violinist and
violist. Her vast
experience as an entertainer for
elegant occasions is in
performing ceremony and
reception music both as a
soloist and an ensemble
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Officiants
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Rev. Tom has a BA in Theology,
was ordained in 1975, and has
extensive Pastoral experience.
He has officiated large weddings
and small, from barefoot to
black tie. The vow format
is modern, relaxed, comfortable
and non-denominational. By
design, the emphasis is on Love,
Commitment and Couple Focused.
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Congratulations on your
engagement! We are
non-denominational, ordained
ministers officiating all types
of extraordinary weddings and
commitments since 2004.
Our ceremonies and services are
unique or traditional, romantic
and real. Also, we are
members of Chambers of Commerce
and professional wedding
associations. |
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Party & Event
Rentals & Services
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"A Tent Event" is Wilmington's
premier full-service event
rental company specializing in
weddings. Let our
knowledgeable and professional
staff help make your next event
"A Tent Event"! |
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Dress your event up with
affordable chair covers from
Cathy Nicholson. It's
every little girls dream to have
that fairytale wedding. No
matter where the event or style
of chair, we can make it pretty
for any affair! |
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We strive to create the perfect
event by providing on-site
childcare. Our experienced
staff creates a fun and safe
environment for children at any
event so their parents can enjoy
the party. |
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Personalized Hershey Bar in
beautiful full color wrappers
customized for your next special
occasion. Over 250
wrappers to choose. Great
for table place cards at
weddings and favors. Add a
photo to make it even more
special. The possibilities
are endless! |
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Provides tents, tables, chairs,
linens, dance floor, staging,
buffet and catering equipment.
Most everything you need except
food and people! |
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Party Suppliers
& Rentals
Michael Davis / Ashley
Teachey
4013 Oleander Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-791-0024
www.partysuppliers.net
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Provider of rental linens,
china, glasses, flatware, tables
and chairs. Quality and
service is our priority. |
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Seated in Style can provide
chair covers in a variety of
styles and colors. Sashes
are available in an array of
popular colors. Delivery,
set-up and breakdown are
included in prices. |
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We help the bride and groom with
their rehearsal
dinner/wedding/reception as far
as setting up, decorating,
serving, bartending, manning the
grill, day of event planning,
breaking down, cleaning up, etc.
We are a "hire a service expert
by the hour" type business and
our services can be used for any
amount of hours needed. |
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Photographers
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Photography without intrusion to
document your special day. |
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Priceless pictures at a price
you can afford. |
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I take a photojournalistic
approach to my work. I
have been shooting
professionally for six years. |
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A Bride's Choice has been producing
wedding videos and special events
since the 1980s. We take pride
in our work; there is no greater
reward than the smile on the bride
and groom's face when they see our
work for the first time. |
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Based in Wilmington, Mark Courtney
Photography is owned and operated by
award-winning photographer Mark
Courtney. I worked as a staff
photographer for over twenty years
at daily newspapers and I am now
providing wedding photography on a
full time basis. I get to tell
your great story through photos and
my experience does make a
difference! |
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A husband and wife photography
team, specializing in weddings
and portrait photography. |
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One of Wilmington's most
experienced, professional, yet
affordable wedding
photographers. Over
25 years of experience.
Call to check availability. |
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If you're looking for rockin'
wedding images and an incredible
experience, no one will work
harder for you than Millie
Holloman Photography. One
thing that sets us apart from
other photographers is that we
aren't in the business just to
shoot another wedding. We
care about creating photographs
that are unique.
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Affordable photography for all
occasions. |
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Creative and artistic style of
photography and flushmount art
albums. |
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Since 1991 Jay-Cyn's Creations
has pleased thousands of
customers with high quality
photography, products and
service. |
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The photographers at KMI Photography
consistently strive to create
beautiful, classic images with a
documentary style. They have a
love and appreciation for historic
downtown Wilmington and especially
St. Thomas Preservation Hall.
With over 10 years of shooting
experience, KMI Photography will
happily photograph your wedding and
make sure that you have fun in the
process too!
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My experience is photojournalism and full
service portrait photography allows me to
capture the essence of emotion in a single
moment. Whether black & white or color
or both these photographs are personal and
intimate in nature. I learn, listen,
inquire and adapt to the surroundings.
I record them as they happen, and tell a
story that will last a lifetime. |
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Moore Photography is the premier
North Carolina professional wedding
and portrait photographer.
They specialize in beach weddings,
family portraits, children and
senior portraits, as well as
corporate headshots.
Considered by many to be the best
photography team in North Carolina,
you will find our passion for
capturing your special moment
amazing, yet affordable. |
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Based in Wilmington NC, Justin
Pearson Photography offers
wedding photography in a
contemporary photojournalistic
style with coverage starting at
$350. |
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Specializing in weddings and
fine portraiture. We would love
the opportunity to hear more
about your special day! We offer
completely customizable packages
to suit every budget. Call today
to set up a consultation!
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Wilmington photographer providing
high quality photographic services. |
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Wilmington, NC photographer,
Scott Piner, is available for
national and international
destination weddings. |
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Wedding, portrait, lifestyle
photographer.
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Classic wedding photography that
will stand the test of time.
Celebrating ten years of
photographing the people and
events of the Cape Fear.
Here are a few examples of my
work at St. Thomas:
Slideshow: Gibson-Cuesta
and
Slideshow: Fancher-Ragan.
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Limousine
Service and Transportation
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Wilmington Trolley has 30
passenger trolleys to provide
transportation to and from
events. We also offer a
tour of Historic Downtown. |
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Videographer
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Let us help make your memories a
reality! |
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A Bride's Choice has been producing
wedding videos and special events
since the 1980s. We take pride
in our work; there is no greater
reward than the smile on the bride
and groom's face when they see our
work for the first time. |
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Forever DJ Productions offer
professional services in DJ/MC,
lighting rentals and videography. |
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Recognizing the need for
stylistic and modern
"story-telling", we like to step
away from the typical wedding
video and create a fresh, edgy,
and entertaining recount of your
wedding day. "We dance, we
laugh, we joke, and most of all,
we get to know you, so we walk
away friends, and not just your
videographer. It's the
best way for us to capture your
unadulterated joy on your
wedding day".
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At TINSTAAFL we craft cinematic,
elegant, and unique wedding films
that you will enjoy for many years
to come. We take pride in our
work and would love to be a part of
your special day so you can relive
it over and over again. |
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We can video and photograph your
wedding or special events for
very reasonable rates and still
provide high quality work.
We have samples of our current
weddings on our website.
Please take a look. We
enjoy what we do and will do
everything we can to give you
lasting memories on film. |
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Wine, Beer and Other Beverages
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FSB provides all beverage needs
for any special event including
wine, champagne, beer, non
alcoholic mixers, and bartending
services. Our own in-house
crafted beer is also available
for purchase. Ask for
information about our delivery
service. |
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Lighthouse Beer & Wine is able
to supply all of your beverage
needs for your reception or
rehearsal dinner. Beer,
wine, champagne, mixers,
non-alcoholic, and ice.
Delivery available. |
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We sell wine! |
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We provide all beverage needs
for any event - wine, champagne,
beer, non alcoholic mixers, ice,
glassware and bartending
services. We will work
with you at a private tasting to
pick out the best and most
economical wines! |
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Wilmington
Attractions
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Airlie Gardens was created in
1902 by Sadie Jones. Today
the gardens continue to amaze
visitors with a breathtaking
combination of formal gardens,
wildlife, historic structures,
walking trails and sculptures.
The gardens are best known for a
collection of over 100,000
azaleas. The gardens are
also filled with camellias,
towering pines and magnolias.
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The Cameron Art Museum is
committed to arts education, and
presents exhibitions and public
programs of both historical and
contemporary significance, with
6-8 changing exhibitions
annually, in addition to
outdoor, site-specific projects.
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Featuring the Civil War Battle
of Fort Fisher, the Cape Fear
Museum allows you to explore the
history of southeastern North
Carolina. Hands-on
activities are provided for
children. |
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The Children's Museum of
Wilmington is an exciting
interactive experience where
children learn through creative
play and discovery.
160,000 sq. ft. museum is
located in historic downtown
Wilmington. |
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A 19th Century cotton export
company that has been
transformed into over thirty
shops and restaurants.
Located in Historic Downtown
Wilmington; overlooking the Cape
Fear River. The Cotton
Exchange offers contemporary
products with old-fashioned
service. |
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Several charters are available
from Carolina Beach and
Wrightsville Beach.
Consult the yellow pages or
online for specific charters. |
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Located in Historic Downtown
Wilmington, FSB is Wilmington's
only micro brewery offering
several different styles of
freshly crafted beers. We
offer FREE daily tours and beer
tastings of our brewing
facility, so stop on down and
find out why our Brewmaster,
Kevin Kozak, has won several
medals in National Competitions! |
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Wilmington's very own true Stern
wheel paddleboat! Dine on
the Cape Fear River while
enjoying a moonlight dinner
cruise. The Henrietta II
runs from April to December. |
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Your costumed driver will
narrate your journey into the
past and present of Old
Wilmington. Tours leave
from the corner of Water Street
and Market Street. |
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The Aquarium includes indoor and
outdoor exhibits, auditorium,
classrooms, meeting rooms, and a
gift shop. Located at the
end of Hwy. 421. |
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Orton Plantation was a rice
plantation established in 1725
and since 1910 has been one of
the America's finest gardens.
Located between Southport and
Wilmington on Highway 133. |
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Year round gardens, farm
animals, or a picnic on the lawn
are all available on this
estate's 16-acre plantation.
Visit the plantation and get a
look at life in the late 1800's. |
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One of the oldest and most
beautiful theatres in America.
Offers outstanding touring
performances through its Main
Attractions Series for adults
and the Arts Ventures Series and
Pied Piper Theatre for children.
Also features artistic films
through its Cinematique. |
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Tour the historic USS North
Carolina battleship which
participated in every major
naval offensive in the Pacific.
The USS North Carolina is open
every day of the year between
8am and sunset. Docked in
the Cape Fear River, across from
historic downtown Wilmington. |
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